The greatest discoveries are made outside the classroom! Learn all about mistakes that changed the world with this collection of the strange stories behind everyday inventions! It's no accident that you'll love this book!
SANDWICHES came about when an English earl was too busy gambling to eat his meal and needed to keep one hand free. POTATO CHIPS were first cooked by a chef who was furious when a customer complained that his fried potatoes weren't thin enough. Coca-Cola, Silly Putty, and X rays have fascinating stories behind them too! Their unusual tales, and many more, along with hilarious cartoons and weird, amazing facts, make up this fun-filled book about everyday items that had surprisingly haphazard beginnings.
And don't miss Eat Your Words about the fascinating language of food!
"A splendid book that is as informative as it is entertaining . . . a gem." -Booklist, Starred Review
| ISBN: | 9780399552021 |
| Publication date: | 20th October 2016 |
| Author: | Charlotte Foltz Jones |
| Illustrator: | John OBrien |
| Publisher: | Delacorte an imprint of Random House Children's Books |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 96 pages |
| Genres: |
Children's and Young Adult Fiction |
The greatest discoveries are made outside the classroom! Learn all about mistakes that changed the world with this collection of the strange stories behind everyday inventions! It's no accident that you'll love this book!
SANDWICHES came about when an English earl was too busy gambling to eat his meal and needed to keep one hand free. POTATO CHIPS were first cooked by a chef who was furious when a customer complained that his fried potatoes weren't thin enough. Coca-Cola, Silly Putty, and X rays have fascinating stories behind them too! Their unusual tales, and many more, along with hilarious cartoons and weird, amazing facts, make up this fun-filled book about everyday items that had surprisingly haphazard beginnings.
And don't miss Eat Your Words about the fascinating language of food!
"A splendid book that is as informative as it is entertaining . . . a gem." -Booklist, Starred Review
Mistakes That Worked features in the following genres: Children's and Young Adult Fiction
Mistakes That Worked is available in Hardback, Ebook, Paperback
Mistakes That Worked was written by Charlotte Foltz Jones and published by Delacorte an imprint of Random House Children's Books
Mistakes That Worked has 96 pages
£11.69